This estate ring is composed of a single line of fifteen round, mixed cut fancy sapphires. These stones are secured within a shared prong setting and mounted within hallmarked 18ct yellow gold.
Material: 18ct Yellow Gold
Brand: Lewins Vintage
Style: Eternity
Primary Stones: Fancy Sapphires, 15 Round Mixed Cuts, apx. total carat weight: 0.30cts
Birthstone: Sapphire - September
Anniversary: Sapphire - 5th, 45th, 75th
Ring Size: O.5
Weight: 1.45 grams
Condition: Very Good
Period: Estate, Contemporary
Hallmark: The standard mark, “750” and includes common control (international convention) mark for 18ct gold. The assay office mark of Birmingham. The date letter mark, is unknown. The maker’s or sponsor's mark “IW”.
Gem Lore:
Sapphire - derives from the Latin word ‘saphirus’ and Greek word ‘sapheiros’, which simply translates to the colour blue. This gemstone is referenced frequently throughout Ancient Literature. From being the celestial material given to Moses, that sacredly held the inscription of the Ten Commandments. The ancient Persians, who believed the earth to rest on a giant sapphire, which was then reflected in the sky. To Helen of Troy, who was thought to possess a large star sapphire, the reason behind her desirability. In most recent times, sapphire has come to symbolise wisdom and creativity.
Fancy Sapphires - come in a rainbow of colours with varying tones and saturations, from: orange, yellow, white, green, pink, purple and brown. Essentially, any colour apart from red, as this is more commonly known as the gemstone ruby. The spectrum of colours exhibited, is caused by specific trace elements. Certain elements will always create certain colours. For example: iron and titanium cause the blue colour in blue sapphires, the more iron and titanium present, the more saturated the blue. The presence of iron in sapphires, can also create yellow and green sapphires.
Orange sapphires symbolise courage and togetherness. Yellow sapphires symbolise wisdom and prosperity. Green sapphires symbolise peace and honour. Pink sapphires are compared to a lotus flower, which symbolises beauty, wisdom and sincerity. Purple sapphires are thought to symbolise intuition and clarity.
Diamond - derives from the Greek word ‘adamas’, which translates to ‘invincible’. Today, the meaning somewhat refers, to the gemstones excellent hardness (ranking 10 on Mohs' scale), hence diamonds are highly resistant to be scratched or abraded by another material, other than diamonds itself. Moreover, diamonds possess the magical phenomenon of fire, which relies on the facetted gemstones ability to disperse (split) light, into a rainbow of colours.
The ancient Egyptians thought diamonds symbolised life, and the Pharaohs were known to place the gemstone in the centre of an ankh cross. Whereas, the ancient Greeks believed diamonds to be the tears of the gods or broken splinters from fallen stars. Alternatively, in ancient Roman literature it is noted that Cupids arrows were ‘diamond tipped’, maybe one of the first references that associates the gemstone with love.
Request Current Ring Size To Be Altered:
If the current ring size listed, is not the ring size you require. Please fill out the form below, requesting the size you need and we will respond within 2 working days. We will answer any question you may have, estimate lead times and let you know you how much this alteration will cost.
Please note, that whilst ring sizes (depending on the setting and style of ring) can safely and easily be sized up or down, one to four sizes. Rings were generally made to the scale of their current size. Requesting a ring size a lot smaller in size then the current size, can make the bottom band of the ring become oval in shape. When making rings larger in size, our highly skilled workshop will seamlessly add a piece of metal, into the bottom of the ring. If a size is requested that will impede the structural durability of the ring, than depending on the setting and style, alternative options such as: half shank or soldered beads, can be suggested.
Remember there is only about a 1mm difference between each whole ring size. For more information on what to consider when finding your size, read our blog: "The Factors Affecting Ring Size”.
Jewellery Care Precautions:
Avoid direct contact with: perfume, lotions, skincare, hairspray / other chemicals. Remove, your jewellery: when showering, swimming (as both chlorine and saltwater will react with metals), washing your hands / using hand sanitisers, before going to bed or when participating in physical activities (going to the gym, exercising, gardening, housework etc….).
Beware, metals may tarnish over time due to oxygen contact and natural body oils. Prevent items from being exposed to moisture and direct sunlight, for long periods. Store jewellery in a dry place away from humidity, in a pouch/jewellery box and keep each piece separated from each other. Care, for your jewellery by cleaning with a soft dry cloth.
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